Supporting leaders, organizations and communities in achieving their visions for a better world.
"Paula has done a fantastic job helping us grow our leadership and our organization... Her facilitation skills, sense of humor, and obvious depth of knowledge have helped us become a more stable and productive organization."
(Portland, OR)
Approach and Core Values
Our work together begins with dialogue. What outcomes would you like to see? What are your organization's accomplishments? What has changed in your operating environment?
I am committed to understanding your strengths and challenges, and respecting the knowledge already present within your team, organization and network.
My facilitation and consulting services are customized and relationship-based, rooted in the following core values:
Participation. Encouraging involvement, tapping individual and collective wisdom.
Cultural Awareness. Recognizing and integrating cultural differences as sources of strength.
Collaboration. Facilitating common agendas and processes for effective joint action.
Creativity. Encouraging creativity, play, and the power of stories to unlock hidden potential.
Empowerment. Seeking to support and develop the capabilities of self and others.
Public Voice. Making space for each individual to come to voice within a group; encouraging participation in community life.
Lifelong Learning. Recognizing that we are all students and teachers.
